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Arunah Hill Days


September 3-6 , 2010

Arunah Hill Days Flyer (posted later this year)

The Arunah Hill Natural Science Center will host a family-oriented weekend of astronomy, star gazing, nature walks, and science education. Several large telescopes will be available for nightly viewing of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, galaxies, star clusters, and other wonders of the Summer Milky Way. Experienced amateur astronomers will conduct nightly constellation orientation talks. Specially filtered solar telescopes will also be used during daylight hours to reveal sunspots and solar prominences.

Saturday afternoon activities for families feature guided nature walks, gps treasure hunts, and the famous Arunah Hill Days rocket building and launch fest. All children will be able to build and launch a model rocket under the supervision of "Ranger Gary" Cislak.

  • All events are free and open to the public. Novice Stargazers Welcome.
  • A limited number of primitive camp sites are available for a modest fee, on a first come, first serve" basis.
  • Absolutely no pets or alcohol allowed on the premises.
  • Attendees are asked to restrict use of white light flashlights when telescopes are in use. (Red Filters OK)
  • Food and drinks available at reasonable prices (run by a local Boy Scout Troop)
  • The Arunah Hill Natural Science Center is located at 218 Trouble Street, Cummington, MA 01026

For more information, contact: Ed Faits, faits@comcast.net, 413.569.6336

The Arunah Hill Natural Science Center is located at 218 Trouble Street, Cummington, MA 01026

RAFFLE DONATIONS

Generous donations from well-known vendors.

EVENT RULES

WE ARE NOT ALONE!
Arunah Hill Days is a celebration for everyone.

To keep the event enjoyable for all, please observe the following rules:


DON'Ts
  • NO alcoholic beverages.
  • NO pets allowed.
  • NO fireworks or pyrotechnic devices.
  • NO light police -- This is a celebration, NOT a solo dark sky session.
  • NO campfires except for designated locations.
DOs
  • Bring a musical instrument if you have one -- WE would love for you to join us in a "Music on the Mountain" show.
  • Cleanup after yourself and remove all the trash you generate.
  • Become an Arunah Hill member and come back for serious dark sky observing.
  • Join Star Watch and get the keys to the mountain.
  • Have fun!

If you have questions please ask.
We have very good reasons for these rules.


Arunah Hill Days Picture Albums

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1/6/2010
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